Bangladeshi student enrollment in US soars, says report

According to the 2023 Open Doors report on International Educational Exchange, there is a record-high number of Bangladeshi students currently enrolled in educational programmes in the United States.

This signifies a rise of 28 per cent compared to the preceding academic year, marking one of the most substantial global increases

The report, released by the US Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and the Institute of International Education, found that 13,563 Bangladeshi students were enrolled in U.S. colleges and universities during the 2022–2023 academic year, according to a UNB report.

The surge in Bangladeshi students is part of a broader trend of increased international student enrolment. The total number of international students in the U.S. surpassed one million during the 2022–2023 academic year, thanks to the fastest annual growth rate in four decades.

"We are excited to see that more and more Bangladeshi students are choosing the United States for higher education study," said U.S. Ambassador Peter Haas, in his initial

"From engaging in groundbreaking research to enriching campus life through cultural programs, Bangladeshi students continue to make impressive achievements across U.S. campuses."

According to the 2023 Open Doors report, the enrollment of Bangladeshi undergraduate students rose by over 50 per cent, reaching a total of 2,500 students pursuing bachelor's and associate degrees.

Nearly 10,000 Bangladeshi postgraduates are enrolled in U.S. institutions, making Bangladesh seventh in the world for graduate student enrolment in the United States.

During the past decade, Bangladeshi students in the United States have increased by more than 300 per cent, from 3,314 students during the 2011–2012 academic year to 13,563 students during the 2022–2023 academic year.